New Belle Vue stadium proposed for Wakefield Trinity
Wednesday 20 September 2017 15:10, UK
Wakefield Trinity have agreed in principle to remain at Belle Vue following a council proposal to build a new community stadium on the site.
Wakefield Council has drawn up a plan which would see a new stadium built for the start of the 2020 season along with a retail, residential and entertainment development.
To help speed up the delivery of the new stadium, Wakefield Council is willing to take out a lease on the site, meaning work could start in September 2018.
Trinity chairman Michael Carter has agreed to the proposal and confirmed the club will remain at Belle Vue for the 2018 season, subject to the details being finalised.
Carter said: "Myself and Chris Brereton are happy, after some tense negotiations, that we have agreed in principle a future ground for Wakefield Trinity.
"We are yet to agree all the minute details and have agreed with all parties that this will be finalised by October 31.
"If this proves to be satisfactory, then the club will stay at Belle Vue for 2018 and be in a new stadium as soon as possible.
"All parties involved have worked extremely hard to get to this point and hopefully we will see a brand new ground at Belle Vue in the near future."
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Leader of Wakefield Council, Cllr Peter Box CBE, added: "Today we have shared a bold proposal that has the potential to deliver a new future for rugby league and community sport in this district.
"If we all work together Wakefield Trinity fans can have a ground to be proud of.
"I made it very clear in July that all parties needed to explore other opportunities to move the community stadium forward. And this is exactly what has happened.
"We have been working very hard to bring this new option to the table and believe it offers the club, fans and Wakefield residents a viable plan for a new home ground for Wakefield Trinity and a new stadium for the community."
